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  • Page 1 BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller User’s Manual Revision 2.7...
  • Page 2 Seismic Source Co. Seismic Source reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products without providing notice. Trademarks Boom Box 3 is trademark of Seismic Source Co. Seismic Source Co. 2391 E. Coleman Rd. Ponca City, OK 74604...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................3 1. SAFETY ......................6 2. BOOM BOX 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............7 2.1.1 Boom Box 3 and Boom Box differences ................7 2.2.1 BB3 Autonomous Mode: ....................... 9 2.3.1 Standard Radio Mode: ......................9 2.4.1 Encoder System consists of the following: ................10 2.4.2 Decoder System consists of the following: ................
  • Page 4 Block Diagram ......................35 10.3 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM decoder Display Description ............36 10.4 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM encoder mode Encoder Description ..........37 10.5 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM decoder mode Decoder Description ..........37 10.6 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM decoder mode Operation ............
  • Page 5 15.2 DECODER CABLE with GPS ....................97 15.2.1 Boom Box 3 Decoder Cable ....................98 15.2.2 Boom Box 3 – 10 pin wiring.................... 100 15.3. BB3 Ethernet (10 pin to RJ45) cable ................... 101 15.4. BB3 Autonomous fire switch cable ..................102...

  • Page 6: Safety

    • Only connect CAP lines to the Boom Box 3 when it is safe to Fire the shot. • Never press the ARM or Charge switch on the Boom Box 3 unless it is safe to Fire the shot. •...

  • Page 7: Boom Box 3 System Description

    VP mode. o F3 Radio Mode. The F3 radio mode is used to start the Boom Box 3 on an exact GPS time. The Encoder and radio are still used to send the radio start codes to the Decoder unit.
  • Page 8 When different radios or different radio polarities are used with the BB3 units, there may be a start time difference between the BB3 and the older Boom Box units. The “Decoder Delay” entry of the Boom Box 3 can be used to match the start times of the older Boom Box units. User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Bb3 Autonomous Mode

    2.2.1 BB3 Autonomous Mode: The Boom Box 3 can be used in Autonomous mode. In this mode the Decoder units use GPS time to fire the shots. No Encoder unit or Radio telemetry is required. Multiple shooters can be used with no overlap of shots times.

  • Page 10: Encoder System Consists Of The Following

    Recording System Interface: o Remote Start – signal from Recording System, which starts Boom Box 3 Encoder. o Time Break – T.B. – signal from Boom Box 3 Unit when voltage is applied to High Voltage for Cap firing. o Aux 1 – Analog Uphole – BB3 firmware prior to 15.14, Analog line where uphole geophone signal is reproduced at 3.5 seconds after Time Break.

  • Page 11: Decoder System Consists Of The Following

    • Boom Box 3 Decoder Cable • Boom Box 3 Decoder backpack. Designed to carry all components of the Decoder System. • Uphole Geophone – Geophone sensor used to measure time from when shot is fired to when motion is received at surface.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Description

    • ARM toggle switch o Power up Boom Box 3 – single press powers the box “on” o Arm the dynamite CAP line – must hold switch to “ARM” high voltage terminals o The ARM switch in the normal position shorts the high-voltage line •...

  • Page 13: Display

    3.1.1 Display The Boom Box 3 has a graphical display. The display is used to show the setup of the box at power on, the CAP and Geophone resistance, the ready message, the uphole information, and the shot status message. The display shows the following messages: •...

  • Page 14: Encoder Operation

    • Boom Box 3 unit with SourceLink™ Software The Boom Box 3 can be placed into encoder mode by changing the operating mode with either the Wi-Fi web interface or the SourceLink software. 4.1.1 Fire Sequence – Encoder – Following sequence occurs.

  • Page 15: Start Code

    Crew number – (0-250) – All Boom Box units must be set to the same number. • Units – Decoder unit ID number must be included in the list of units of the selected group within SourceLink. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 16: Decoder Operation

    The Shooter then presses the “Arm” and “Charge” switches to get the box ready to fire. • The Boom Box 3 will automatically send back a “Ready Message” if enabled. • The Encoder then sends a start code and the Decoder fires the Shot.

  • Page 17: Detailed Decoder Operation

    • The GPS LED’s will stay this way until pressing the GPS button again or taking the next shot. • Note: Boom Box 3 is normally set up for GPS receivers using 19.2 k baud BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 18: Fire Sequence - Vp/Ue Mode - Decoder

    Boom Box 3 unit with the internal Orica blaster board. The Boom Box 3 unit requires the switch behind the front panel to be in OSEIS position to fire OSEIS blasting caps. The Boom Box 3 unit needs to be placed into OSEIS mode. This can be done several ways.
  • Page 19 • Connect a computer directly to the Boom Box 3, run the SourceLink program, Encoders/Decoders, Boombox Parameters, and change Boombox Mode from Standard to OSEIS. • Connect a computer to a Universal Encoder II, run the SourceLink program, Encoders/Decoders, Boombox Parameters, and change Boombox Mode from Standard to OSEIS over the radio link.

  • Page 20: Detailed Oseis Decoder Operation

    5.4.1 Uphole Geophone Resistance Test • Press Test button on Front Panel to test Uphole Geophone • Boom Box 3 Compares reading with internal limits • Geophone Test includes o Resistance – measures DC resistance o Frequency – geophone must be planted in vertical position for frequency to pass...

  • Page 21: Autonomous Decoder Operation

    The Shooter then presses the Autonomous Decoder Fire switch to initiate the sequence (For added safety). • The Boom Box 3 will start looking for the next available GPS time Slot, based on the preprogrammed Unit List and Record Length. •...
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  • Page 23: Detailed Autonomous Decoder Operation

    6.2.1 Uphole Geophone Resistance Test • Press Test button on Front Panel to test Uphole Geophone • Boom Box 3 Compares reading with internal limits • Geophone Test includes o Resistance – measures DC resistance o Frequency – geophone must be planted in vertical position for frequency to pass...

  • Page 24: Fire Sequence -Autonomous Decoder

    Set the Line/Station information of the shot either manually or automatically using the Wi- Fi or Computer interface (refer corresponding sections in manual for details). • Press both the Arm and Charge switches to Arm the Boom Box 3 and charge the internal HV capacitor. •...

  • Page 25: A3 Repeater Encoder And A3 Repeater Operation

    Encoder to the Decoder requires a radio repeater. This is typically a problem in very mountainous areas. In this mode, one Boom Box 3 is selected to be in A3 Repeater Encoder Mode. Another Boom Box 3 or the Boom Box can be used as the repeating decoder.

  • Page 26: Fire Sequence - A3 Repeater Encoder - Following Sequence Occurs

    The Sercel recording system can now send the RTI message that tells the Boom Box 3 in A3 Repeater Encoder mode which unit to fire. The same message will cause the Boom Box 3 to send the radio repeater start code.

  • Page 27: A3 Repeater Operation

    7.3 A3 Repeater Operation A Boom Box 3 or Boom Box in Decoder operating mode can be used as an A3 Repeater. The Boom Box Decoder would need to be in Ready Message type Vib Pro. The Boom Box 3 and Boom Box Decoder unit becomes an A3 Repeater whenever an A3 Repeater start code message is received with the correct conditions.

  • Page 28: Monitor

    8. Monitor The Boom Box 3 can be placed into the Monitor mode by changing the operating mode to Monitor through the Wi-Fi, SourceLink or Source Control F3 program. The Monitor receives the radio start code from the BB3 Encoder and issues a Time Break pulse and Recorder Start pulse 100 milliseconds before the Time Break pulse.

  • Page 29: Bb3/Ue3 Encoder Operation

    When the BB3 is in BB3/UE3 Encoder operation, SourceLink needs to be set to UE3. Encoder/Decoders -> Connections -> Encoder/Decoder… Universal Encoder 3 The Boom Box 3 firmware needs to be 15.23 or newer in the Boom Box 3 encoder and decoder for this functionality to work.

  • Page 30: Start Code

    • The Encoder outputs the following timing pulses. These pulses are based on when the Shot Status Message is received. o Data reception pulse – Pulse that is generated if Shot Status Message is received. This pulse should be at 1 second plus one-way radio delay. o Confirmation Time Break –...

  • Page 31: Bb3/Ue3 Repeater Encoder Operation

    The BB3/UE3 repeater operation requires one Boom Box 3 in BB3/UE3 Encoder with Repeater ID set to any number above zero. Another Boom Box 3 decoder with firmware 15.23 or later to be the repeating decoder and a Boom Box 3 decoder with firmware 15.23 for the shooting decoder.

  • Page 32: Bb3/Ue3 Repeater Operation

    9.2.4 Fire Sequence – BB3/UE3 Repeater – Following sequence occurs. • The Boom Box 3 Decoder unit is powered on and connected to a radio. No switches or buttons need to be pressed to be in repeater mode. •...
  • Page 33 BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 34: Boom Box 3 Weight Drop

    • GPS module 10.2.3 Managed Configuration Two BOOM BOX 3 systems are required. One BOOM BOX 3 system must be set up as an RTM Encoder and one BOOM BOX 3 must be setup as a RTM Decoder User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Block Diagram

    10.2.3.1 Block Diagram 10.2.3.2 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM Encoder mode Encoder Equipment The Basic BOOM BOX 3 (in RTM encoder mode) Encoder system includes the following: • BOOM BOX 3 unit • BOOM BOX 3 Encoder Cable set •...

  • Page 36: Boom Box 3 In Rtm Decoder Display Description

    10.3 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM decoder Display Description The BOOM BOX 3 has a graphical display. The display is used to show the setup of the box at power on,. The display shows the following messages: • Unit ID #: Unit ID of the RTM 3, SourceLink references this number.

  • Page 37: Boom Box 3 In Rtm Encoder Mode Encoder Description

    10.4 BOOM BOX 3 in RTM encoder mode Encoder Description The BOOM BOX 3 (in RTM encoder mode, RTE) Encoder unit acts as an interface to the recorder or central system and the radio. The Encoder can receive and convey the decoder ready message, start the decoder via radio by sending a start command, receive and process the hit detection and QC messages from RTM 3 Decoder.

  • Page 38: Boom Box 3 In Rtm Decoder Mode Operation

    PFS data, to the internal CF memory card. 3) This data is later downloaded to SEG-Y files from the BOOM BOX 3 internal memory. 4) Exactly one second after the hit event is detected, a pulse is sent on the Time Break line.

  • Page 39: Source-Driven Operation

    PFS data, to the internal CF memory card. 3) The Decoder sends a message via radio to the BOOM BOX 3 (in RTM encoder mode) Encoder. This message includes the Hit time, GPS position, and other Quality Control information.

  • Page 40: Decoder-Driven Operation

    Ready Button switch closure, on the “Spare In” line. 2) The Decoder sends a message via radio to the BOOM BOX 3 (in RTM encoder mode) Encoder. This message includes the Hit time, GPS position, and other Quality Control information.

  • Page 41: Boom Box 3 Rtm Encoder Cable - 37 Pin

    10.7 BOOM BOX 3 RTM Encoder Cable - 37 pin BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 42: Boom Box 3 Rtm Decoder Cable - 37 Pin

    10.8 BOOM BOX 3 RTM Decoder Cable - 37 pin User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Boom Box 3 Parameters

    Fire shot. o Other Brand Compatible Mode – When the other brand Encoder has Box ID number 15 in the start code that is sent to the Boom Box 3, the Boom Box 3 decoder will accept any decoder box ID.
  • Page 44 • Closed on Isolated Time Break. ▪ Decoder always-active LOW. o Remote Start Active – signal to Boom Box 3 from the Recorder, which starts the Fire Command sequence. ▪ High – low to high starts fire command sequence. ▪...
  • Page 45 Cap Limit Min (0 – 100) ohm. Sets minimum limit in ohms for the blasting cap resistance measurement. Determines if the Boom Box 3 Decoder test the blasting cap as good or bad. Flashes Test LED 2 times green in good or flashes 2 times red for bad.

  • Page 46: Hardware Installation

    19200 BAUD. See GPS connections at end of this chapter. TX2 RTI/IR PORT – RS-232 output. Data from Boom Box 3 to Recording System. Recording system selected by software menu. RX2 RTI/IR PORT – RS-232 input. Data to Boom Box 3 from Recording System.
  • Page 47 SPKR_RET – Speaker return. Speaker return from external radio speaker return. PTT_ACT – Output. Push to Talk Active from Boom Box 3 to external radio. RADIO_RET – Radio return. Radio return from external radio ground MIC_ACT – Output. Microphone Active from Boom Box 3 to external radio microphone input.
  • Page 48 FUNCTION GPS_PPS-Input. PPS pulse (Active High) from external GPS receiver. BAT + - - Battery positive – DC power input on Boom Box 3 (10-37 volts DC). MIC_ACT – Output. Microphone Active from Boom Box 3 to external radio microphone input.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Web Interface

    13. Wi-Fi Web Interface The Boom Box 3 Wi-Fi Interface can be used to • Load operating parameters • View uphole data • View current status of resistance test • Load and store all uphole information from Boom Box 3 13.1.

  • Page 50: Pfs Information Display

    13.2. PFS Information Display After each shot Boom Box3 automatically sends the PFS Information through Wi-Fi interface which can be analyzed in a web browser and stored for future reference. User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Parameter Setup

    13.3. Parameter setup Boom Box3 parameters can be received and sent through the Wi-Fi interface. To set advanced parameters, the software requests a password. The factory set password is “BoomBox3”. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 52 Below is an example of the A3 Repeater Encoder mode settings. When wanting to change which Boom Box 3 or Boom Box decoder to be the A3 repeater, just change the Repeater ID in the below Wi-Fi menu and send to the A3 Repeater Encoder.

  • Page 53: Autonomous Mode Setup

    Once the Operation mode is set to Autonomous Decoder, the Units in the fleet and the record length (typically listen time) needs to be setup. This allows the Boom Box3 unit to calculate GPS time slots for firing the shots. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 54: Next Shot Assignment

    13.4.2 Next Shot Assignment Before each shot the Shooter needs to assign Line/Station associated with the shot. This can be done manually or automatically using the Map feature. Web Interface Manual: The user can type in the Next Shot Line/Station and Click “Apply Changes”. Web Interface Automatic: If a Shot point file is imported into Web interface, then the nearest flag will be displayed in the top of the screen with the distance to the flag.

  • Page 55: Importing Sp1 File Into Web Interface

    In some terrains where it is difficult to carry the Shooting pack or the Shooting pack mounted on a vehicle near the shot hole, the Boom Box3 Wi-Fi interface has an option to lock GPS position in the Tablet/Mobile device and then transfer it to the Boom Box3 unit. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 56 To perform this operation, go to Next Shot->Position tab and click “Update position”. This position will be stored in the tablet. The accuracy of the GPS position is also displayed. After the storing process, the user can go back to the Boom Box3 vicinity and assign this GPS position to the shot by clicking the Apply button.

  • Page 57: Pfs Recollection Through Web Interface

    GPS position of shot, Uphole, etc. into a Comma Separated Value file. To export the logs go to Export tab, click generate data and then click Download as .CSV file. The file will be downloaded to default browser file download location. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 58: Computer Software

    Boom Box 3 to RJ45 cable needs to be connected to the computer and the Boom Box 3. The IP Address of the computer needs to be assigned a static IP address as 10.x.x.x and Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0.
  • Page 59 Encoder: Select the encoder IP address of the encoder to be used with this group. Aux Channel: 1 Radio Port: Analog Radio Channel Use Repeater: If using a repeater BB3 unit in F3 protocol mode. Then select this entry. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 60 Repeater ID: This entry selects which BB3 unit to use as the repeater. OK: click OK to leave this menu. To select the units, click on Units from above. Click on the group that is being modified. If no decoders show up, select Add New Decoder and add units. Place in the Unit ID desired.
  • Page 61 Record Length (ms): Make Record Length 3000ms or greater for non-repeater and 5000ms or greater for repeater operation. PreTriggerDelay (us): zero. Do not use Apply PreTrigger delay to shot time break. This is for weight drop operation. Acquisition Type: Dynamite Click on OK to leave this menu. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 62: Parameter Setup

    Make sure the Unit ID/Crew ID matches the connected Boom Box. 14.1.2.1 BB3/RTM3 Decoder Parameters Most of the entries are described in Section 11.1.1 Boom Box 3 Parameters. Decoder Ready Repeater ID: The BB3 decoder will place this value into the radio ready message repeater field.
  • Page 63 Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit. Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Close: Close this window.
  • Page 64 Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit. Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Close: Close this window.
  • Page 65 The BB3/UE3 Encoder setting requires setup in another Encoder parameter window. Click on Encoder/Decoders, Encoder Settings… BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 66 Zero Time Adjust, usec: This entry adjusts when the radio start code is sent to line up encoder and decoder time break signals. Start Delay, msec: Amount of time between recording system toggling Boom Box 3 Encoder Remote Start line and Time Break occurs.

  • Page 67: Autonomous Mode Parameters

    Configuration: These items are for the Universal Encoder 3 Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit.
  • Page 68 User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 SourceLink can also be used to download the Shot information from downloaded files. Open Download and Recover. Select Import Shots from RTM/Boombox using PFS or Handheld CSV Files Click on Import: BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
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  • Page 71 Select individual files or an entire folder to add the files to import. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 72 You will see the list of files that will be loaded: Click Import The acquired shots and PFS information will be populated. The reports feature can be run on the newly populated data. User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Importing Source Point Flags

    Survey ->Script Import Wizard Open one-shot point Highlight the columns and press Get from Selection to have SourceLink load the points. It is recommended to press the preview first and then press the import button. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 74: Uploading Source Points Into Bb3 Internal Memory

    Source Point, in which case loading the flags into BB3 internal memory is not necessary. 14.1.6.1 Using Selection window Ctrl +Click on the points that are to be loaded into a Boom Box 3 and then hit upload. 14.1.6.2 Source Points Setup Auto Near Point Selection –...
  • Page 75 If the user has navigated to the point and then reached the flag, user has to press the GPS button as part of the standard shooting sequence, now if the shooter holds the ARM & Charge buttons, the display will show the actual point selected for this shot and the distance to the point. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 76: Shot Information (Pfs) Display

    14.1.7 Shot Information (PFS) display After a BoomBox3 Shot information (PFS) download, the PFS information can be analyzed using SourceLink. The acquired shots window will provide a list view of the Shot ID, Source Flag and Shot GPS time. The PFS window will provide the full QC information of each shot. User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 The map window will also display the acquired shot positions. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 78: Report Generation

    14.1.8 Report generation To export all the shot information to the required recording system report formats, click on the reports icon and open the reports window. Select the output directory and click “Save Reports”. User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Source Control F3 Software Setup

    Source Control F3 software can be used to communicate with the Boom Box 3 directly. Boom Box 3 to RJ45 cable needs to be connected to the computer and the Boom Box 3. The IP Address of the computer needs to be assigned a static IP address as 10.x.x.x and Subnet Mask of 255.0.0.0.

  • Page 80: Source Control F3, Boombox3 Parameters Setup

    14.2.2 Source Control F3, BoomBox3 Parameters Setup Click on Parameters, then BoomBox3 Parameters… 14.2.2.1 Operating mode: BB Encoder Unit ID – match the connected Boom Box 3 Unit ID. User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit. Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Save: Save these menu items into a file.
  • Page 82 14.2.2.2 Operating mode: BB Repeater A3 Repeater Encoder Start Delay – Recorder Type: Same as BB Encoder. Repeater ID: must match the unit ID of the BB3 decoder to be used as the repeater. Option Input: Not used in BB Repeater mode. User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 14.2.2.3 Operating mode: Standard Decoder Boom Box 3 Parameters section describe these entries. Cap Type: This entry selects what type of detonator to fire. • Standard is the electric detonator and use the high voltage. The front panel hardware switch must be on Standard.
  • Page 84 14.2.2.4 Operating mode, BB3/UE3 Encoder The BB3/UE3 Encoder setting requires setup in another Encoder parameter window. Click on Parameters, Encoder Parameters… User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Zero Time Adjust, usec: This entry adjusts when the radio start code is sent to line up encoder and decoder time break signals. Start Delay, msec: Amount of time between recording system toggling Boom Box 3 Encoder Remote Start line and Time Break occurs.
  • Page 86 Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit. Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Save: Save these menu items into a file.

  • Page 87: Source Control F3, Sequence Table Setup

    Repeater ID: When zero the repeater functionality is turned OFF. If the number is greater than zero, then the repeater functionality is turned ON. The Repeater ID has to match the BB3 decoder Unit ID to be used as the repeater. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 88: Source Control F3, Main

    Send: Send these menu items to the Boom Box 3 unit. Receive: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit. Compare: Receive these menu items from the Boom Box 3 unit to compare against program items. Save: Save these menu items into a file.
  • Page 89 Select the sequence to send to the BB3 Encoder in BB3/UE3 Encoder mode. Click on the START to send the start command to the BB3 Encoder in BB3/UE3 Encoder mode. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 90: Source Control Software Setup

    Boom Box decoder parameters over the radio. Boom Box 3 to RJ45 cable needs to be connected to the computer and the Boom Box 3. The IP Address of the computer needs to be assigned a static IP address as 10.x.x.x and Subnet Mask of 255.0.0.0.

  • Page 91: Source Control, Boombox Parameters Setup

    The bottom of the Source Control program will show the connection as a Force III. Also, the BB3 firmware level will be shown. BB3 firmware 15.34 and newer will communicate with this Source Control program. 14.3.2 Source Control, BoomBox Parameters Setup Click on Parameters, then BoomBox3 Parameters… BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...
  • Page 92 14.3.2.1 Operating mode: BB Dynamite Decoder Boom Box / Weight Drop Parameters section is used to change the parameters over the radio of the original Boom Box and some parameters on the BB3 decoder. Only parameters for the Boom Box in dynamite decoder mode can be changed. Boom Box / Weight Drop Parameters section describe these entries.
  • Page 93 Receive: Receive these menu items over the radio from the Boom Box unit. Compare: Receive these menu items over the radio from the Boom Box unit to compare against program items. Save: Save these menu items into a file. Open: Open a saved menu file. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 94: Source Control, Sequence Table Setup

    14.3.3 Source Control, Sequence Table Setup When using this Source Control with the BB3 Encoder, the Sequence Table is not used. The BB3 Encoder will use the Sequence number sent to it for the unit to fire field in the radio start code. 14.3.4 Source Control, Main The Source Control, Main page will show the uphole records and give the ability to select the sequence for the BB3 Encoder.
  • Page 95 Select the sequence to send to the BB3 Encoder. The sequence number will be used in the units to fire field of the radio start code. Click on the START to send the start command to the BB3 Encoder. BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 96: Cable & Interface Diagrams

    15. Cable & Interface Diagrams 15.1 –BB3 Decoder Cable 10 pin Decoder Cable 4 feet long B Red Battery plus H BLK Battery minus F Red Uphole + Uphole – D BLK C Red Mic Act A BLK PPS Input White PTT Active BLK no connect G Green...

  • Page 97: Decoder Cable With Gps

    Battery plus – (optional 9 pin Female) pin 9 B White H Shield GND ( Battery minus) - (optional 9 pin Female) pin 5 E BLK GPS input to Boom Box 3 - (optional 9 pin Female) pin 2 A BLK PPS Input RADIO C Red...

  • Page 98: Boom Box 3 Decoder Cable

    15.2.1 Boom Box 3 Decoder Cable User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 100: Boom Box 3 - 10 Pin Wiring

    15.2.2 Boom Box 3 – 10 pin wiring User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Bb3 Ethernet (10 Pin To Rj45) Cable

    15.3. BB3 Ethernet (10 pin to RJ45) cable BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller...

  • Page 102: Bb3 Autonomous Fire Switch Cable

    15.4. BB3 Autonomous fire switch cable User’s Manual...

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